Instructions

ZOOM IN by clicking on the page. A slider will appear, allowing you to adjust your zoom level. Return to the original size by clicking on the page again.

MOVE the page around when zoomed in by dragging it.

ADJUST the zoom using the slider on the top right.

ZOOM OUT by clicking on the zoomed-in page.

SEARCH by entering text in the search field and click on "In This Issue" or "All Issues" to search the current issue or the archive of back issues
respectively.
.

PRINT by clicking on thumbnails to select pages, and then press the
print button.

SHARE this publication and page.

ROTATE PAGE allows you to turn pages 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Click on the page to return to the original orientation. To zoom in on a rotated page, return the page to its original orientation, zoom in, and
then rotate it again.

CONTENTS displays a table of sections with thumbnails and descriptions.

ALL PAGES displays thumbnails of every page in the issue. Click on
a page to jump.

PARALEGAL STUDIES 147
Paralegalstudies
National average rate of retention
ATAR range
52–58 59–65 66 –72 73–79 80–86 87–93 94–100
CSU
100% 80%
DEAKIN
78% 56% 85% 83% 92% 83%
ECU
67% 93% 80%
80%
FLINDERS
71% 83% 45%
GRIFFITH
50% 70% 74% 84% 96% 100%
LA TROBE
86% 71% 75%
MURDOCH
63% 61% 100% 71%
National average
rate of retention
by ATAR range
73% 75% 76% 76% 81% 82% 86%
QUT
72% 79% 77%
74%
RMIT
83% 90% 77% 97% 88%
UNSW
100% 82% 69%
83%
CANBERRA
75%
63%
SUNSHINE COAST
64% 36%
67%
VU
64%
WESTERN SYDNEY 75% 100% 100% 67% 80%
National average rate of retention (continued)
ATAR range
52–58 59 –65 66–72 73–79 80–86 87–93 94–100
National average
rate of retention
by ATAR range
73% 75% 76% 76% 81% 82% 86%
Student profile
Karina — Bachelor of Forensic Biology
Why did you choose to study
paralegal studies?
I was always interested in having a
career in science, and forensic
biology fascinated me. I wanted to
have a job where I could use my
skills to make a difference. I saw
forensic biology as an opportunity
to help the victims and those
wrongfully accused of crimes.
Furthermore, as a perfectionist, I
liked the idea of working in a field where a meticulous
approach and a fine attention to detail are crucial.
What was the best thing about your course?
I enjoyed the hands-on nature of the course, particularly the
subjects specific to forensic biology, which included crime
scene investigation, DNA profiling and investigation of human
remains. Half of the face-to-face hours at university were
devoted to laboratory work and practical classes. These
classes covered everything from documenting and collecting
biological evidence from crime scenes to DNA testing and
reporting on the results for the courts. This gave the students
a taste of the many different facets of forensic biology.
What was the worst thing about your course?
There was very little flexibility to choose elective subjects, and
the majority of forensic biology-specific subjects were isolated
to the third and final year of the degree.
What did your course involve?
My course involved lectures, tutorials and lab classes, as well
as some excursions (including visiting the morgue to watch a
post-mortem examination).
Have you found work in your field?
Yes. After graduating I worked as a research assistant for two
years, before finding work as a forensic biologist in a state
government testing laboratory.
What advice would you give to students considering
studying paralegal studies?
In terms of coping with the course, my advice would be to
maintain a healthy uni/life balance and to stay on top of the
workload from day one. Unfortunately there are very few job
opportunities for forensic biologists in some states. For those
graduates interested in DNA testing of forensic evidence,
there are state and federal government testing laboratories.
Alternatively, graduates could work as crime scene officers for
the police, which usually requires that they become sworn
police officers.
GUG 2017.book Page 147 Friday, June 24, 2016 2:39 PM